Politics

19 May 2009 [09:05]

Declaration on Eastern Partnership opens new stage in relations: EU special representative

The Declaration on Eastern Partnership is an important paper that opens a new stage in relations between the European Union, Azerbaijan and other countries, the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby briefed the media in Baku on May 18.
19 May 2009 [09:00]

Azerbaijani FM: It is impossible to ensure stability and security in the region unless the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is resolved

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met Monday with Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl.
18 May 2009 [17:47]

Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Iran in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in our country Mamedbagir Bahrami, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTag.
18 May 2009 [17:27]

Baku summit to discuss new projects to activate Turkic-speaking countries' Parliamentary Assembly

The Baku summit will discuss new projects to permanently activate the Turkic-speaking countries' Parliamentary Assembly (PA).
18 May 2009 [16:44]

Estonian ex-president visiting Azerbaijan

Former Estonian President Arnold Rüütel has arrived in Azerbaijani capital-Baku, reports Day.Az with reference to AzerTac.
18 May 2009 [16:36]

Yeni Azerbaijan party representative receives new head of the OSCE Office in Baku

Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Ali Ahmedov received a new Head of the OSCE Office in Baku, Ali Bilge Dzhankorel, Day.Az reports with reference to the press service of the party.
18 May 2009 [16:02]

Azerbaijani President receives Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has received today Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Michael Ambuhl, the Azertag state news agency reported.
18 May 2009 [15:45]

Gudrat Hasanquliyev Party: Stability in the region depends on the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey

The next meeting of the Single Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan was held Monday, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service of the party.
18 May 2009 [15:10]

Azerbaijani servicemen killed - UPDATED

Armenian violation of cease-fire regime left one soldier killed, another wounded.
18 May 2009 [14:47]

Azerbaijani FM urges to vote against humiliating video in youtube.com

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry press-centre urges the country's community to actively vote against the humiliating video on the Azerbaijani anthem and flag placed in the youtube.com Web site (www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPT5J4sv8GY).
18 May 2009 [14:14]

KLO Representatives and public visits Alley of martyrs in connection with the 17th anniversary of the occupation of Lachin

The representatives of Karabakh Liberation Organization and the public of Lachin visited the Alley of martyrs in connection with the 17th anniversary of the occupation of the Azerbaijani region, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service of for the organization.
18 May 2009 [12:40]

Charles Aznavour visits Nagorno Karabakh

On the eve of his jubilee birthday famous chanson singer Charles Aznavour arrived in Armenia.
18 May 2009 [12:19]

Umid party holds zonal meetings

Umid party holds zonal meetings in the regions of Azerbaijan, said deputy chairman Anver Agazade.
18 May 2009 [12:04]

Armenians conduct military exercises in occupied territories

Gunfires can be distinctly heard in all the residential areas located along the line of contact in Aghdam, Azerbaijan, ANS PRESS correspondent reports.
18 May 2009 [11:05]

Rare species of red oak trees cut in Azerbaijan's occupied Lachin region

Rare species of red oak trees are being cut in Hajishamli forest in Azerbaijan's occupied Lachin region to manufacture furniture.
18 May 2009 [11:00]

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Michael Ambühl arrives in Baku

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Michael Ambühl is on an official visit to Baku.
18 May 2009 [10:04]

Speaker of Armenian parliament: Armenia attaches special importance to the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group

Speaker of National Assembly of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan met with the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby on May 16 in Armenia.
18 May 2009 [09:25]

17 Years Passed Since Armenian Occupation of Lachin Region of Azerbaijan

Today is 17th anniversary of the occupation of the Lachin region of Azerbaijan by Armenia.
18 May 2009 [09:15]

Turkey’s ex-foreign minister: Normalization of relations with Armenia is somehow linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement

Ex-foreign minister of Turkey İlter Türkmen belives, that in the nearest future Ankara will not be able to normalize relations with Yerevan.
18 May 2009 [09:12]

Peter Semneby: EU stands ready to facilitate further positive steps on the Turkish-Armenian and Karabakh settlement

"EU is ready to contribute to further positive steps on the Turkish-Armenian and Karabakh settlement", said EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.
16 May 2009 [11:55]

Azerbaijan's parliamentary delegation meets with Lithuanian officials

Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation led by speaker Ogtay Asadov visiting Lithuania met with the president Valdas Adamkus, parliament’s press service told APA.
16 May 2009 [11:42]

I hope that the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will not last as long as the conflict in the Middle East: MG French co-chair

French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier is confident that we should not expect the signing of a final documents from the meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan in St. Petersburg.
16 May 2009 [10:15]

Azerbaijan, Armenia have many unresolved issues on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Minsk Group French co-chair

The fact that I came to the region and met with the Azerbaijani and Armenia presidents a week after the Prague summit shows there are many issues on the table that need to be resolved, OSCE Minsk Group French Co-Chair Bernard Fassier told reporters at the Heydar Aliyev airport.
16 May 2009 [10:05]

Goran Lennmarker: Parties to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should understand that peaceful resolution implies mutual concessions

The parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should understand that peaceful resolution implies mutual concessions, OSCE Special Representative on Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia Goran Lennmarker said during a press-conference today.
16 May 2009 [08:53]

Azerbaijan and Lithuania are interested in development of not only economic ties: Chairman of Seim of Lithuania

Both Lithuania and Azerbaijan are interested in enhancing mutual contacts and in their diversity, said the Chairman of Seim of Lithuania Arunas Valinskas.
15 May 2009 [17:53]

Turkey's key task – to establish good relations with neighbor countries: president

Turkey's key task is to establish good relations with neighbor countries, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said at a news conference on May 15 before his visit to Syria, CNN Turk reported.
15 May 2009 [17:15]

Azerbaijani parliamentarians attend 2nd International Neva Congress in S.t Petersburg

The 2nd International Neva Congress started in St. Petersburg, Russia, APA Moscow bureau reports.
15 May 2009 [16:09]

Turkish ambassador to Russia: Turkey cannot agree to the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

"Turkey will not support the decision that will not satisfy Azerbaijan in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Turkish ambassador to Russia Halil Akinci said in his interview to ITAR-TASS agency, APA reports.
15 May 2009 [15:57]

Georgian Azerbaijanis to hold protest action

The National Assembly of Azerbaijanis of Georgia (NAAG) intends to hold a protest action in front of the Parliament of the country on May 20.
15 May 2009 [15:54]

OSCE Minsk Group representatives to visit region soon: American co-chair

All three co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group will visit region in a couple of weeks, U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza told Trend News over telephone.
15 May 2009 [15:42]

UK Special Representative: The meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg will help record a significant progress in the Karabakh settlement

"The meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg will help record a significant progress in the Karabakh settlement", said UK Special representative in the South Caucasus Brian Fall at a press conference in Yerevan Friday.
15 May 2009 [14:10]

Goran Lennmarker: The process of establishing the Armenian-Turkish relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are mutually encouraging

"The process of establishing the Armenian-Turkish relations and the settlement of the Karabakh conflict are mutually encouraging", said Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh Goran Lennmarker Friday.
15 May 2009 [14:02]

Israel’s newly-appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan to take office in July

The newly-appointed ambassador of Israel to Azerbaijan will take his office arrive in July, Israel’s ambassador Arthur Lenk told APA.
15 May 2009 [13:25]

Matt Bryza: I assume that Novruz Mammadov wasn’t quoted accurately

US Deputy assistant Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group US co-chair Matthew Bryza gives an interview to APA US bureau
15 May 2009 [13:15]

CSTO Secretary General: Normalization of the Turkish-Armenian relations will positively influence the situation in the Caucasus

"The normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations can have only a positive influence on the situation in the Caucasus", said Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Nikolai Bordyuzha in Yerevan.
15 May 2009 [12:52]

Gross mistake related to Azerbaijan ommitted in the video on Armenia at Eurovision 2009 song contest - PHOTO

In the first semifinal of Eurovision 2009 song contest there was made a gross mistake which can not but affect the interests of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2009 [12:43]

Former MG co-chair: There is no need and opportunity for establishing a road map on the Karabakh settlement

"There is no need and opportunity for establishing a road map on the Karabakh settlement", said the former head of the mediation mission of Russia and the former co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov.
15 May 2009 [12:23]

American experts urge the government to lift Section 907 imposed against Azerbaijan

US Carnegie Foundation hosted the conference entitled “Azerbaijan and the West: strategic alliance in the Eurasian corridors” organized by the Jamestown Foundation, APA US bureau reports.
15 May 2009 [11:30]

Georgian President to pay official visit to Azerbaijan

May 20-21, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili will pay a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan, as stated in the protocol department of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Georgia.
15 May 2009 [10:15]

Democratic Party of Azerbaijan: There are forces in opposition that are not interested in a dialogue

"Conduction of a dialogue between the government and the opposition on important issues and needs is necessary", said chairman of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (DPA) Sardar Jalaloglu.
15 May 2009 [09:39]

Armenian President: Any attempt by Turkey to intervene in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict can only jeopardize the process

"Turkey must not interfere in the process of Karabakh settlement, if it wants to help resolve the Karabakh conflict". President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said during his meeting with the Special Representative of the United Kingdom in the South Caucasus Brian Fall.
15 May 2009 [09:23]

Armenians violate ceasefire in Khojavend

Armenians violated ceasefire in Khojavend directions, said the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
15 May 2009 [09:16]

Armenian FM: If Turkey wants to help a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict, the surest way is not to intervene in resolving this issue

"Turkey's attempts to intervene in the process of Karabakh settlement could harm the process", said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian during a meeting with Special Representative of the United Kingdom in the South Caucasus Bryan Fall.
15 May 2009 [08:55]

It is 17 years since Minsk Group has been established and notwithstanding the progress there is no any result: President of Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the US Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday.
14 May 2009 [17:24]

Spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry: The Armenian leadership must find the courage to recognize the occupation of a part of the territory of Azerbaijan

Official Baku calls on the leadership of Armenia to have the courage to recognize the occupation of Azerbaijani territory in order to achieve a speedy solution to the issue.
14 May 2009 [16:32]

Bernard Fassier meets with President and Foreign Minister of Armenia

In Yerevan President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan met with co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group of France Bernard Fassier.
14 May 2009 [16:11]

Executive Secretary of ruling party receives the Ambassador of China in Azerbaijan

March 14, Deputy Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Yeni Azerbaijan party Ali Ahmedov received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Azerbaijan Zhang Haychzhou, reported Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.
14 May 2009 [15:12]

Bernard Fassier to arrive on a visit to Azerbaijan

French co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier will arrive on a visit to Azerbaijan, Day.Az reported with reference to the press service of the French Embassy in Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [15:01]

Former OSCE MG co-chair: Establishment of the Armenian-Turkish relations can have a positive impact on resolving the Karabakh conflict though indirectly

Restoration of the Armenian-Turkish relations can have a positive impact on resolving the Karabakh conflict though indirectly, says the former head of the mediation mission of Russia and the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov.
14 May 2009 [13:47]

Russian representative to CIS thinks that "Eastern Partnership" EU programme member-states may have difficulties in CIS

Russian representative to CIS, Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev thinks that "Eastern Partnership" EU programme member-states may have difficulties in CIS.
14 May 2009 [13:09]

Political scientist: Russia perceives the idea of East Partnership as the EU intervention in the traditional zone of Russian interests

Naturally, Russia was negative about the East Partnership initiative, which includes six states, including Azerbaijan, said Azerbaijani political scientist Oqtay Sadikhzade.
14 May 2009 [12:11]

MG French co-chair visiting Armenia

French Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier is currently Yerevan to meet with Armenian leadership.
14 May 2009 [12:09]

Azerbaijan, Lithuania to debate development of inter-parliamentary ties

Azerbaijan and Lithuania will discuss prospects of development of inter-parliamentary ties.
14 May 2009 [12:07]

Armenian Defense Minister: Armenia does not see any reason to engage other international bodies or states into the process of Karabakh settlement

"Armenia does not see any reason to engage other international organizations or states in the process of settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and change the existing format".
14 May 2009 [10:51]

Iranian gas supply to Armenia to be launched today

From today, the Iranian gas will start to be supplied to Armenia.
14 May 2009 [09:32]

Armenians violate ceasefire in two regions

Armenians violated ceasefire in Terter and Tovuz directions, according to the press service for the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [09:20]

Turkish Premier ends Azerbaijani trip

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan completed today his visit to Azerbaijan.
14 May 2009 [09:19]

MP: Turkey has demonstrated solidarity with Azerbaijan in the Armenian issue

"Erdogan's speech in the Milli Majlis again proved that the border between Turkey and Armenia will not open until the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict", MP Nasib Nasibli told Day.Az.